Dermatology with no pictures Flashcards
What are the two types of skin diseases?
- Growth
2. Rash
What is a growth?
a cyst, a malformation, or a benign or malignant neoplasm
What is a rash?
an inflammatory skin condition or a dermatitis
List the Eczematous Eruptions.
1. Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) 2. Contact Dermatitis (2) 3. Allergic contact dermatitis 4. Nummular Eczema 5. Seborrheic Dermatitis 6. Perioral Dermatitis 7. Stasis Dermatitis 8. Pompholyx: Vesiculobullous Hand Eczema (formerly Dyshidrosis Eczema) 9. Lichen Simplex Chronicus
What is Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Acute, subacute, or chronic relapsing skin disorder that usually begins in infancy (rarely adult) and is characterized principally by dry skin and pruritus
During your Derm rotations, your preceptor mentions “The itch that rashes”–what is she referring to?
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Is Atopic Dermatitis IgE or IgA mediated?
IgE mediated
Atopic Dermatitis: “Itch-Scratch” cycle –> ?
lichenification
What are some eliciting factors for Atopic dermatitis?
- Inhalants (dust mites and pollens)
- Microbial Agents (exotoxins of Staphylococcus aureus)
- Foods (eggs, milk, peanuts, soybeans, fish, and wheat)
A decrease of barrier function, water loss by frequent bathing and hand washing; dehydration is an important exacerbating factor of what? In what specific condition?
- Skin barrier disruption
2. Atopic dermatitis
T/F: Infections from S. aureus can be an exacerbating factor for Atopic dermatitis?
True
A patient comes in complaining of urticarial outbreaks in the winter. She says the bursts
Winter is an exacerbating factor for atopic dermatitis
A patient comes in complaining of urticarious flares that always arise when she is taking off her wool coat–what is the most likely offending agent?
Atopic dermatitis
A patient comes in complaining of a “rash”–he describes the rash as red then turned to small bumps and bigger bumps with flaking. You inspect the area and note xerosis, cracks, fissures and excoriations. What is this patients likely diagnosis?
ACUTE Atopic Dermatitis
What is the difference between acute and chronic atopic dermatitis?
Lichenification
A mother brings in her child; you note the flaking and erythema on the face and trunk of the infant. What is the likely diagnosis of this “rash”?
Atopic dermatitis
-presents in the face and trunk of babies
A worried father brings in his son with a “flaking red rash.” You inspect the rash and note the rash’s distribution is mixed showing up on the face, trunk. and flexural areas. You ask when this rash began and the father replies if was after taking the boys wool coat off. What is the most likely offending agent?
Atopic Dermatitis
A 30 year old patient comes in complaining of a “red itchy rash” on her arms and legs. She replies it occurred right after her boyfriend broke up with her. What do you suspect is the cause of the rash?
Emotional stress triggered Atopic Dermatitis
-presents on the flexural areas on the adult
What is the treatment for ACUTE Atopic Dermatitis?
Acute Tx
- Wet dressings, topical glucocorticoids
- Hydroxyzine 10 – 100 mg QID
- Oral antibiotics (dicloxacillin or erythromycin) to eliminate S. aureus
Should a patient with Atopic Dermatitis be scratching?
NO!!!!
What is the treatment for SUBACUTE/CHRONIC Atopic Dermatitis?
Subacute/Chronic
- Hydration + emollients
- topical glucocorticoids
- Tacrolimus or pimecrolimus
- H1 antihistamines
- UVA-UVB therapy
What is Contact Dermatitis?
Acute or chronic inflammatory reactions to substances that come in contact with the skin
What are the 2 types of Contact Dermatitis?
- Irritant contact dermatitis
2. Allergic contact dermatitis
A patient comes in complaining of a “chemical rash” on his hands. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Irritant contact dermatitis
What causes Allergic contact dermatitis?
caused by an antigen (allergen) that elicits a type IV (cell-mediated or delayed) hypersensitivity reaction
What si the Pathogenesis of Irritant contact dermatitis (ICD)?
- defense or repair capacity altered
- chemical induced inflammatory response
A patient comes in complaining of burning, tingling and “smarting” rash on his hands. What is most likely the diagnosis?
Irritant contact dermatitis
This is a description of which skin lesion?
Erythema with a dull, non glistening surface –> vesiculation–> erosion crusting–> shedding of crusts and scaling
Irritant contact dermatitis (non-chemical burn)
Describe a skin lesion of Irritant Contact Dermatitis in a chemical burn.
Erythema–> necrosis–> shedding of necrotic tissue–> ulceration–> healing
In what situations is ICD chronic?
- Cumulative (mild irritants
- Irritant reaction (wet work)
What is the Treatment for ICD?
- Avoidance of irritant
- Wet dressings – Burow’s solution
- Topical/Oral Steroids
- Lubricating/protective creams/ointments
How do you investigate allergic contact dermatitis?
with Patch testing
What type of hypersensitivity reaction is allergic contact dermatitis?
Type IV
What does the appearance of Allergic Contact Dermatitis depend on?
Severity
Location
Duration
What do the skin lesions of Allergic Contact Dermatitis look like?
- Well demarcated, erythema, inflamed, swollen areas
- Papules, dry scales
- Vesicular and bullous
- Exudative and crusty
- Often linear
- Itchy
While inspecting a patient, you notice a well demarcated, erythematous, inflamed, swollen area on the arm. There are papules, and signs of dry scales. On the opposite arm you note vesicles and bullae that are exudative and crusty. The “rash” seems linear. The patient reports itchiness. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
While inspecting a patient, you notice a well demarcated, erythematous, inflamed, swollen area on the arm. There are papules, and signs of dry scales. On the opposite arm you note vesicles and bullae that are exudative and crusty. The “rash” seems linear. The patient reports itchiness. What is the best treatment option?
- Identify and remove agent
- Topical glucocorticoid ointments/gels (acute, nonbullous)
- Prednisone 70 mg 1-2 weeks (severe)
- Drain vesicles but do not remove top
- Wet dressings with cloths soaked in Burow’s solution changed every 2 to 3 h
What is Nummular Eczema?
- chronic, pruritic, inflammatory dermatitis
A patient comes in complaining of “coin-shaped” plaques composed of grouped small papules and vesicles on an erythematous base. You ask about history but the patient says nothing out of the ordinary except that this same “rash” occurred last winter as well. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Nummular Eczema
cause unknown
A patient comes in complaining of “coin-shaped” plaques composed of grouped small papules and vesicles on an erythematous base. You ask about history but the patient says nothing out of the ordinary except that this same “rash” occurred last winter as well. What is the best option for treatment?
- Skin hydration – Moisturize
- Glucocorticoids
- Crude Coal tar - 2 to 5% crude coal tar ointment daily.
- Systemic Therapy - antibiotics if S. aureus is present.
- PUVA or UVB 311-nm therapy
“Dandruff” or “Cradle cap”
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cause of “Dandruff” or “Cradle cap”?
fungal, B6 and Zn deficiencies, cradle cap - unknown
“Dandruff” or “Cradle cap”–> SEVERE??
Think HIV
What is Seborrheic Dermatitis?
Redness and scaling and occurring in regions where the sebaceous glands are most active
(scalp, gluteal crease, neck line, breast, face)
A patient walk in with orange-red or gray-white skin, “greasy” or white dry scaling macules and papules of varying size. The rash is sharply marginated
with sticky crusts and fissures in the folds behind the external ear. On the scalp you note scaling (“dandruff”). The face and trunk have scattered scaling. On the trunk there are
nummular, polycyclic, and even annular spots. Overall you notice diffuse involvement of scalp. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Seborrheic Dermatitis
A patient walk in with orange-red or gray-white skin, “greasy” or white dry scaling macules and papules of varying size. The rash is sharply marginated
with sticky crusts and fissures in the folds behind the external ear. On the scalp you note scaling (“dandruff”). The face and trunk have scattered scaling. On the trunk there are
nummular, polycyclic, and even annular spots. Overall you notice diffuse involvement of scalp. What is the most appropriate treatment?
- Selenium sulfide (Selsun Blue) or zinc pyrithione (Head & Shoulders) shampoos
- Ketaconazole shampoo (Nizoral OTC????, prescription 2%)
- Mineral oil/Baby oil/Olive oil
What is Perioral Dermatitis?
Discrete erythematous micropapules and microvesicles
What population does Perioral Dermatitis effect?
Young women (16 – 45 years old)
An 18 year old female patient comes in complaining of tiny red bumps around her mouth. How long do you tell her this will last?
Duration: weeks to months
An 18 year old female patient comes in complaining of tiny red bumps around her mouth. What do you explain as the most likely causative agent?
Unknown
An 18 year old female patient comes in complaining of tiny red bumps around her mouth. What do you treat this patient with?
- Avoid topical steroids
1. Topical- Metronidazole 0.75% cream BID or 1% QD
- Systemic
- Minocycline or Doxycycline 100 mg QD until clear, then 50 mg QD x 2 months or
- Tetracycline 500 mg BID until clear, 500 mg QD x 1 month , then 250 mg QD x 1 month
A 40 yr old male truck driver comes to your office complaining of a “rash” on his legs. You inspect and find: Eczematous dermatitis w/inflammatory papules, scaly and crusted erosions, excoriations, sclerosis, pigmentation. What is the most likely cause?
Venous Insufficiency
A 40 yr old male truck driver comes to your office complaining of a “rash” on his legs. You inspect and find: Eczematous dermatitis w/inflammatory papules, scaly and crusted erosions, excoriations, sclerosis, pigmentation. What is the most appropriate treatment?
- Topical glucocorticoids (short term)
- Topical antibiotics (mupirocin) 2ndary infection
- Culture for MRSA?
Vesicular type of hand and foot dermatitis
Pompholyx: Vesiculobullous Hand Eczema (formerly Dyshidrosis Eczema)
While inspecting a patient you notice deep-seated pruritic, clear “tapioca-like” vesicles. If left untreated, what can you expect this rash to look like?
Later, scaling fissures and lichenification occur–there will also be recurrent attacks
While inspecting a patient you notice deep-seated pruritic, clear “tapioca-like” vesicles. What needs to be done in order to properly treat this patient?
R/O bacterial or fungal cause
While inspecting a patient you notice deep-seated pruritic, clear “tapioca-like” vesicles. You rule out any bacterial or fungal causes. What is the proper treatment?
- Topical and Systemic corticosteroids
- Intralesional injection – Triamcinolone
- Systemic – tapered prednisone
While inspecting a patient you notice deep-seated pruritic, clear “tapioca-like” vesicles. You rule out any bacterial or fungal causes. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Pompholyx: Vesiculobullous Hand Eczema (formerly Dyshidrosis Eczema)
Localized form of lichenification, it results from repetitive rubbing and scratching
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
What population does Lichen Simplex Chronicus most commonly effect?
Individuals older than 20 years, more frequent in women, and possibly more frequent in Asians
What is the pathogenesis of Lichen Simplex Chronicus?
- Physical trauma = skin hyperplasia
- Emotional stress
- Habit forming/unconscious habit
- “Pleasure habit”
- Itch attack from minor stimuli
- (nervousness, anxiety, depression and other psychological disorders?)
While inspecting a patient, you notice a solid plaque of lichenification, arising from small papules; the scaling is minimal except on the lower extremities.
The lichenified skin is palpably thickened. Excoriations are noted. Dull red, and brown and black hyper pigmentation are also noted. Round, oval, linear rash, sharply defined. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
While inspecting a patient, you notice a solid plaque of lichenification, arising from small papules; the scaling is minimal except on the lower extremities.
The lichenified skin is palpably thickened. Excoriations are noted. Dull red, and brown and black hyper pigmentation are also noted. Round, oval, linear rash, sharply defined. What is the most likely cause?
repetitive rubbing and scratching
While inspecting a patient, you notice a solid plaque of lichenification, arising from small papules; the scaling is minimal except on the lower extremities.
The lichenified skin is palpably thickened. Excoriations are noted. Dull red, and brown and black hyper pigmentation are also noted. Round, oval, linear rash, sharply defined. What is the treatment?
- Difficult to treat
- Stop scratching or rubbing!
- Topical glucocorticoid preparations or tar preparations + occlusive dressings
- Intralesional triamcinolone
- Oral hydroxyzine (night)
Acute or chronic inflammatory dermatosis involving skin and/or mucous membranes
Lichen planus
What population does Lichen plants usually affect?
Age of onset - 30 to 60 years, F > M
What is the cause of Lichen Planus?
- Idiopathic (most cases)
- Cell-mediated immunity (lymphocytes) plays a major role
What are some of the drugs that cause Lichen Planus?
viral (Hep C), metals (gold, mercury)
T/F: Lichen Planus is HLA-associated.
True
What is the difference between Acute and Chronic Lichen Planus?
Acute: onset lasts for days
Chronic: onset lasts over weeks
Four P’s—papule, purple, polygonal, pruritic
Lichen Planus
How can you expect to see Lichen Planus in dark-skinned individuals?
Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is common
While inspecting a patient, you note papules, flat-topped, 1 to 10 mm, sharply defined, shiny
violaceous, with white lines (Wickham’s striae). What is missing to complete the picture when Lichen Planus is generalized?
- Polygonal or oval.
- Grouped, linear, annular, or disseminated scattered discrete lesions when generalized
While inspecting a patient, you note papules, flat-topped, 1 to 10 mm, sharply defined, shiny
violaceous, with white lines (Wickham’s striae). What is the most likely diagnosis?
Lichen Planus
While inspecting a patient, you note papules, flat-topped, 1 to 10 mm, sharply defined, shiny
violaceous, with white lines (Wickham’s striae). Where can you expect to see this rash on the body?
Wrists (flexor), lumbar, shin, scalp, and mouth
While inspecting a patient, you note papules, flat-topped, 1 to 10 mm, sharply defined, shiny
violaceous, with white lines (Wickham’s striae). What is the treatment?
- Topical or Systemic glucocorticoids
- Cyclosporine or Tacrolimus soln.
- PUVA
- Systemic Retinoids
Acute exanthematous eruption with a distinctive morphology and often self-limited course
Pityriasis rosea
What is the most common population that Pityriasis rosea effects? What time of year does this usually happen?
- Age of onset - 10 to 43 years
- Season - Spring and fall.
What is the most likely cause of Pityriasis rosea?
Etiology – HHV 6 or 7 reactivation
One of your patients has just been recently diagnosed with Pityriasis Rosea. She wants to know how long this will last and if this is lifelong. What do you tell her?
- Duration – a single herald patch precedes the exanthematous phase; which develops over a period of 1 to 2 weeks
- Spontaneous remission in 6 to 12 weeks or less
80% of patients have this:
Oval, slightly raised plaque 2 to 5 cm, salmon-red, fine collarette scale at periphery. What is it?
Herald patch associated with Pityriasis rosea
Examining a patient you find: Fine scaling papules and plaques with marginal collarette. Dull pink or tawny. Oval, scattered, with characteristic distribution with the long axes of the oval lesions following the lines of cleavage in a “Christmas tree” pattern. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Exanthem associated with Pityriasis rosea
What is the treatment for Pityriasis Rosea?
-Spontaneous remission in 6 to 12 weeks or less
Symptomatic
- Oral antihistamines and/or topical antipruritic lotions for relief of pruritus
- Topical glucocorticoids
- May be improved by UVB phototherapy or natural sunlight exposure if treatment is begun in the first week of eruption.
Chronic disorder w/polygenic predisposition and triggering environmental factors (bacterial infection, trauma, drugs)
Psoriasis
What percent of psoriasis patients obtain arthritis?
10-25% of cases
What kind of immune response is psoriasis?
T-cell driven autoreactive immune response
Describe the epidemiology of Psoriasis. (ie. male or female; HLA?, peak incidence)
- Peak incidence ~22.5 years-old
- Male = Female
- Polygenic trait(1 parent = 8%, 2 parents = 41%)
- HLA Ags frequently associated
What are some common triggers for Psoriasis?
Physical injury (Koebner’s phenomenon) Infections Stress Drugs ETOH
What is the pathogenesis of Psoriasis?
Keratinocyte cycle alteration (shortened cell cycle)
A psoriasis patient comes in for a follow up and you note plagues. What type of psoriasis does this patient have?
Chronic stable
A psoriasis patient comes in for a follow up and you note multiple small lesions. What type of psoriasis does this patient have?
Eruptive inflammatory
A male patient has been delaying coming into the clinic for fear he has some sort of weird skin cancer. You inspect the area and note:
-sharp margins, bright erythema, non confluent whitish or silvery scales
- lesions over random parts of his body
- notice that his nail beds and matrix
You ask further questions and discover he has been having arthritis symptoms. The patient also has positive Auspitz’s sign. What do inform the patient has?
Not cancer!!! But, Psoriasis with arthritis
A male patient has been delaying coming into the clinic for fear he has some sort of weird skin cancer. You inspect the area and note:
-sharp margins, bright erythema, non confluent whitish or silvery scales
- lesions over random parts of his body
- notice that his nail beds and matrix
You ask further questions and discover he has been having arthritis symptoms. The patient also has positive Auspitz’s sign. After informing the patient they don’t have cancer, what is the treatment?
- Topical fluorinated glucocorticoids
- Hydrocolloid dressing
- Vitamin D (watch hypercalcemia) ± antibiotics
- Scalp – mild (coal tar or ketoconazole), severe (Keralyt)
- UV radiation
- Coal tar
- Methotrexate or Cyclosporine
- Enbrel (etanercept), Remicade, Humira (TNF inhibitors)
List the Papulosquamous Diseases.
- Lichen Planus
- Pityriasis rosea
- Psoriasis
List the Desquamation conditions.
- Erythema multiform
2. Stevens-Johnson Syndrome & Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Reaction pattern of blood vessels in the dermis with secondary epidermal changes
Erythema Multiforme
What is the most common population that is affected by Erythema Multiforme?
-Age of onset - 50% under 20 years
-males > females
EM minor or *major (SJS & TEN)
What is the cause of Erythema Multiforme?
A cutaneous reaction to a variety of antigenic stimuli:
- Infection - Herpes simplex (MC), Mycoplasma
- Drugs; Sulfonamides, phenytoin, barbiturates, phenylbutazone, penicillin, allopurinol
- Idiopathic (undetected Herpes or Mycoplasma)
Describe Erythema Multiforme.
Evolution of lesions over several days. May have history of prior episode. May be pruritic or painful, particularly mouth lesions.
Describe severe Erythema Multiforme.
fever, weakness, malaise may be present
A patient comes in complaining of a skin lesion that developed after 10 days. While inspecting the area, you discover a
papule about 2 cm large. You note vesicles and bullae in the center of the papule. It has a dull red color and is localized to hands and face. You note his mucous membranes – have erosions and ulcers. The lesions are overall bilateral and symmetric. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Erythema Multiforme
A patient comes in complaining of a skin lesion that developed after 10 days. While inspecting the area, you discover a
papule about 2 cm large. You note vesicles and bullae in the center of the papule. It has a dull red color and is localized to hands and face. You note his mucous membranes – have erosions and ulcers. The lesions are overall bilateral and symmetric. What is the best treatment?
- Herpes, treat w/oral valacyclovir or famciclovir
- Severely ill patients, systemic glucocorticoids
Acute life-threatening mucocutaneous reaction characterized by extensive necrosis and detachment of the epidermis
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome & Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
What are the causes of Stevens-Johnson & Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis?
- Drug-induced (SJS – 50%, TEN – 80%) or idiopathic
- Cell-mediated cytotoxic reaction
What is the onset of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome & Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis?
Onset of symptoms; 1-3 weeks
What is the #1 cause of death for TEN?
Infection
What are some common risk factors for SJS and TEN?
SLE,
HLA-B12,
HIV/AIDS
What is the most common age of onset for SJS and TEN?
Any age, but most common in adults >40 years, M=F
A patient comes in complaining of a history of fever, malaise, arthralgias 1-3 days before rash. You examine the patient and discover:
mild to moderate skin tenderness, conjunctival burning/itching skin pain, burning sensation, paresthesia, and
mouth lesions that are painful/tender; and the patient reports photophobia. What is the most likely diagnosis?
SJS and TEN
A patient diagnosed with SJS and TEN have a rash that looks target-like. What stage of the condition are they in?
Prodrome
What is the treatment for SJS and TEN?
Early diagnosis and withdrawal of suspected drug(s) are very important ICU IV fluids and electrolytes Systemic Glucocorticoids (early – ok, late – CI) High dose IV immunoglobulins - early Surgical debridement not recommended Treat complications Eyes w/erythromycin ointment
A patient comes in complaining of a history of fever, malaise, arthralgias 1-3 days before rash. You examine the patient and discover:
mild to moderate skin tenderness, conjunctival burning/itching skin pain, burning sensation, paresthesia, and
mouth lesions that are painful/tender; and the patient reports photophobia. What is the best treatment?
- Early diagnosis and withdrawal of suspected drug(s) are very important
- ICU
- IV fluids and electrolytes
- Systemic Glucocorticoids (early – ok, late – CI)
- High dose IV immunoglobulins - early
- Surgical debridement not recommended
- Treat complications
- Eyes w/erythromycin ointment
What is the likely cause of Bullous pemphigoid?
Autoimmune disorder
Which is more susceptible to Bullous pemphigoid: A 70 year old woman or 70 year old man?
Both are equally susceptible
Age of onset: >60, M=F
How is the blister formation in Bullous Pemphigoid believed to begin?
w/binding of IgG to bullous pemphigoid Ag, activation of complement, infiltrates of neutrophils and eosinophils
How does the prodromal eruption in Bullous Pemphigoid start?
- urticarial, papular lesions and evolves in weeks to months to bullae
- Initially no symptoms except moderate or severe pruritus; later, tenderness of eroded lesions
T/F Bullous Pemphigoid are only generalized skin lesions.
False: May be localized or generalized
A patient comes in complaining of an erythematous, papular and urticarial-type lesion. You inspect the area and find a
large, tense, firm-topped, oval lesion with what looks like serous fluid. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Bullous Pemphigoid
A patient comes in complaining of an erythematous, papular and urticarial-type lesion. You inspect the area and find a
large, tense, firm-topped, oval lesion with what looks like serous fluid. What would be some common areas to find this type of lesion?
- Axillae
- medial aspects of thighs,
- groins,
- abdomen;
- flexor aspects of forearms;
- lower legs (often first manifestation)
- mucous membranes 10-35%
A patient comes in complaining of an erythematous, papular and urticarial-type lesion. You inspect the area and find a
large, tense, firm-topped, oval lesion with what looks like serous fluid. What treatment would you give this person?
- Systemic prednisone with starting doses of 50 to 100 mg/d continued until clear
- ± azathioprine
- IVIG
- Plasmapheresis
List the Acneiform Lesions.
- Acne vulgaris
2. Rosacea
How does Acne vulgaris manifest itself?
Mainfests itself as comedones, papulopustules, or nodules and cysts
What population is most susceptible to acne vulgaris?
Age of onset – Puberty;
10 to 17 years in females,
14 to 19 in males
What are some key factors for Acne Vulgaris?
follicular keratinization, androgens, and Propionibacterium acnes
T/F: People who like chocolate and fatty foods are more susceptible to acne.
False: Acne is not caused by any type of food
What seasons are worse for patients with acne?
Fall and winter
A patient comes in with comedones, papules and papulopustules. You inspect their face and note nodules and cysts—1 to 4 cm in diameter. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Acne vulgaris
A patient comes in with comedones, papules and papulopustules. You inspect their face and note nodules and cysts—1 to 4 cm in diameter. How would you treat this type of patient?
–Most often clears spontaneously
- -Mild
- Topical antibiotics (clindamycin and erythromycin)
- Benzoyl peroxide gels (2%, 5%, or 10% )
- Topical retinoids
–If moderate, add “cyclines”, (women – high dose estrogens+progesterone+antiandrogens)
Accutane??? (be aware of FDA restrictions - iPLEDGE)
Common chronic inflammatory acneiform disorder of the facial pilosebaceous units, increased reactivity of capillaries leading to flushing and telangiectasia
Rosacea
What population is more susceptible to Rosacea?
- -Age of onset - 30 to 50 years;
- -peak incidence between 40 and 50 years
- -Celtic persons (skin phototypes I and II) but also southern Mediterraneans
What commonly occurs in men who suffer from Rosacea?
rhinophyma
How long should you instruct your Rosacea patient it will last?
Weeks to months
Episodic erythema, “flushing and blushing”
The Rosacea diathesis
Stage I Rosacea?
Persistent erythema with telangiectases
Stage III Rosacea?
Persistent deep erythema, dense telangiectases, papules, pustules, nodules; rarely persistent “solid” edema of the central part of the face
Stage II Rosacea?
Persistent erythema, telangiectases, papules, tiny pustules.
What are the two common “histories” you will hear from patients with
- Usually a history of episodic reddening of the face (flushing) with increases in skin temperature in response to heat stimuli in the mouth (hot liquids); spicy foods; alcohol
- Exposure to sun rosacea is often associated with solar elastosis and heat (such as chefs working near a hot stove) may cause exacerbations
A patient comes in and you notice pathognomonic flushing (red face); tiny papules and papulopustules about 2 to 3 mm, small < 1mm pustules and on the apex of the papule, but there are no comedones. What stage of what condition is this person in?
Early stage of Rosacea